Master Lock HWI3000 EN - Manual (Page 14)

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PORTABLE GASOLINE GENERATORS
R
HIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION
This generator will not perform well at high
altitudes without proper adjustment. See
engine owner’s manual for details.
ADDING ELECTRICAL
LOADS
IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator.
Make sure total wattage of all electrical loads
does not exceed rated wattage of generator.
Overloading may shorten generator life. It
could also cause internal damage to genera-
tor. Overloading will trip circuit breaker.
IMPORTANT: (All models except HWI3000,
MGH3000, MGH3000PR, MGH7000D,
MGH7000DI, and MGH10000A) Keep full
power selector switch in the 120 VOLT ONLY
position if only powering 120V items. Only
move switch to 120/240 VOLT position if
powering 240V items.
1. Check items to be powered. Their
nameplate lists their wattage ratings.
Note: The wattage ratings for some elec-
trical motors are misleading. They may
require up to three-times their rated watt-
age to start. You must figure total electri-
cal load wattage. Make sure total wattage
of all electrical loads does not exceed rated
wattage of generator. See Determining
Electrical Load For Generator, page 10.
2. Start engine. Let engine reach full
speed.
3. Connect electrical loads one at a time.
If the load consists of electric motors,
start them first. Always start the larg-
est first. Start each motor individually.
DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC
LOADS
Remove electrical loads one at a time. Re-
move voltage sensitive items first. Voltage
sensitive items include TVs, VCRs, and
other home electronic items.
STOPPING ENGINE
IMPORTANT: The engine speed is preset.
The throttle is locked in preset position. Do
not adjust throttle.
Follow the steps below to stop engine.
1. Remove all electrical loads from gen-
erator (see Disconnecting Electrical
Loads). Remove electrical loads one at
a time.
2. Let engine run for two or three min-
utes after removing electrical loads.
This lets engine cool slightly.
3. Turn engine switch to the OFF posi-
tion (see Figure 29).
4. Turn fuel valve lever off except on
Model MGH3000PR. Do this by mov-
ing valve lever fully to the left (see Fig-
ure 30).
HONDA
OFF
ON
START
ENGINE SW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON/push OFF
Models
MGH5000DIE,
MGH7000D,
MGH7000DI, and
MGH10000A
Figure 29 - Engine Switch In OFF Position
Figure 30 - Fuel Valve Lever Off (Model
MGH7000D Shown)
Fuel Valve Lever
(Off Position)
OFF
ENGINE SW
ON
Models HWI3000,
MGH3000, MGH4000C,
MGH4000CI, MGH5000D,
MGH5000DI, MGH6000D
and MGH6000DI
OPERATION
Continued
Model
MGH3000PR